Myanmar vs Papua New Guinea: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Myanmar
21.7
in 2021
Papua New Guinea
21.2
in 2021
Myanmar rank
41st
Papua New Guinea rank
42nd

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Myanmar
  • Papua New Guinea
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How they compare

Myanmar currently reports 21.7 against 21.2 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 0.5.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Myanmar has been ahead every year.

Myanmar ranks 41st and Papua New Guinea ranks 42nd of 199 countries.

Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Myanmar Papua New Guinea Difference Ahead
2000s 33.12 28.24 4.88 Myanmar
2010s 25.42 24.11 1.31 Myanmar
2020s 21.95 21.4 0.55 Myanmar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Myanmar or Papua New Guinea?
Myanmar, at 21.7 against 21.2 in Papua New Guinea as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Myanmar and Papua New Guinea?
0.5, with Myanmar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and Papua New Guinea?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Myanmar and Papua New Guinea rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Myanmar ranks 41st and Papua New Guinea ranks 42nd of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed